Porker
noun
A pig that is fed and fattened for its meat.
The farmer looked at his largest porker, knowing it would bring a good price at the market.
Often appears as...
- fatten up a porker
- price for a porker
noun
A person who is overweight or eats a lot.
He was such a porker in high school, I didn't almost recognize him without his extra weight.
Often appears as...
- turn into a porker
- call someone a porker
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A pig that is fed and fattened for its meat.
The farmer looked at his largest porker, knowing it would bring a good price at the market.
Often appears as...
- fatten up a porker
- price for a porker
noun
A person who is overweight or eats a lot.
He was such a porker in high school, I didn't almost recognize him without his extra weight.
Often appears as...
- turn into a porker
- call someone a porker
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Rural Context
Used mostly in farming or rural settings, related to livestock or agriculture.
Uncle Jim has a few porkers ready for the county fair.
Pro Tip 2/3Livestock Trade
Commonly used in the context of buying or selling pigs as livestock.
We're auctioning three porkers this Saturday.
Pro Tip 3/3Meat Production
Refers to pigs being raised specifically for meat production, not as pets.
The porkers are being fed a special diet for the market.
Pro Tip 1/3Rural Context
Used mostly in farming or rural settings, related to livestock or agriculture.
Uncle Jim has a few porkers ready for the county fair.
Pro Tip 2/3Livestock Trade
Commonly used in the context of buying or selling pigs as livestock.
We're auctioning three porkers this Saturday.
Pro Tip 3/3Meat Production
Refers to pigs being raised specifically for meat production, not as pets.
The porkers are being fed a special diet for the market.
Pro Tip 1/3Rural Context
Used mostly in farming or rural settings, related to livestock or agriculture.
Uncle Jim has a few porkers ready for the county fair.
Pro Tip 2/3Livestock Trade
Commonly used in the context of buying or selling pigs as livestock.
We're auctioning three porkers this Saturday.
Pro Tip 3/3Meat Production
Refers to pigs being raised specifically for meat production, not as pets.
The porkers are being fed a special diet for the market.
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Boris Vian
French Writer
I played the trumpet a bit like a porker, I think.
Quote examples
Boris Vian
French Writer
I played the trumpet a bit like a porker, I think.
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